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The Best Episodes of The Good Wife Season 4

Every episode of The Good Wife Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Wife Season 4!

Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him...
Genre:Drama
Network:CBS

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"I Fought The Law" is the best rated episode of "The Good Wife" season 4. It scored 8.3/10 based on 779 votes. Directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Robert King, Michelle King, it aired on 9/30/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "And The Law Won".

  • I Fought The Law
    8.3/10779 votes

    #1 - I Fought The Law

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2012

    A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will explore the firm's financial issues.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • And The Law Won
    7.8/10653 votes

    #2 - And The Law Won

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2012

    As the firm undergoes budget and staff cuts, Will hopes his first post-suspension case will result in a big paydat; Alicia unexpectedly helps Peter's campaign.

    Director: Rosemary Rodriguez

    Writer: Ted Humphrey

  • Two Girls, One Code
    7.8/10644 votes

    #3 - Two Girls, One Code

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2012

    Will and Alicia represent an Internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine that may be manipulating results; Eli tries to avoid a possible scandal for Peter's campaign.

    Director: Brooke Kennedy

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • Don't Haze Me, Bro
    7.6/10613 votes

    #4 - Don't Haze Me, Bro

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2012

    An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting Peter's image.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Keith Eisner

  • Waiting for the Knock
    7.9/10646 votes

    #5 - Waiting for the Knock

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2012

    When Lemond Bishop's accountant is arrested, Diane and Alicia must determine if the feds are going after his drug money or legal business; Nick causes more trouble for Kalinda.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Leonard Dick

  • The Art of War
    8.2/10684 votes

    #6 - The Art of War

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2012

    When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to prove that he is not protected by a law prohibiting servicemen from suing the military. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's quest for the governorship.

    Director: Josh Charles

    Writer: Robert King, Ted Humphrey, Michelle King

  • Anatomy of a Joke
    7.6/10656 votes

    #7 - Anatomy of a Joke

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2012

    During a trip to Washington, D.C., Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father (John Shea); a former client asks Alicia for help; Will and Diane question Clarke's most recent strategy.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: Michelle King, Robert King, Craig Turk

  • Here Comes the Judge
    7.7/10618 votes

    #8 - Here Comes the Judge

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2012

    Will thinks a judge is biased against his client; Grace is affected by a classmate's death and falls for a questionable guy; Zach tries to help Peter's campaign; Kalinda is suspicious of Nick.

    Director: Rosemary Rodriguez

    Writer: Meredith Averill

  • A Defense of Marriage
    7.7/10653 votes

    #9 - A Defense of Marriage

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2012

    A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) visits fro Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.

    Director: Brooke Kennedy

    Writer: Matthew Montoya

  • Battle of the Proxies
    7.7/10620 votes

    #10 - Battle of the Proxies

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2012

    While Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia tries to help by assisting a prosecutor in another county who is trying a different man for the same crime; the Justice Department puts heat on Eli; Nick takes action that forces Kalinda's hand.

    Director: Griffin Dunne

    Writer: Ted Humphrey

  • Boom De Yah Da
    8.0/10647 votes

    #11 - Boom De Yah Da

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2013

    Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.

    Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: Nichelle D. Tramble

  • Je Ne Sais What?
    8.4/10760 votes

    #12 - Je Ne Sais What?

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2013

    Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni when she is arrested; Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advice.

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Jacqueline Hoyt

  • The Seven Day Rule
    8.1/10642 votes

    #13 - The Seven Day Rule

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2013

    Alicia is presented with a career-changing offer that includes a substantial financial risk; Diane and Will confront their creditors; Eli and Jordan don't agree on a possible attack on Maddie's campaign.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Keith Eisner

  • Red Team, Blue Team
    8.7/10792 votes

    #14 - Red Team, Blue Team

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/2013

    Office politics heat up when Will and Diane ask Cary and Alicia to face them in a mock trial; Eli tries to maintain his position on Peter's campaign.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • Going for the Gold
    8.0/10634 votes

    #15 - Going for the Gold

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2013

    When the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli, Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court for defamation in order to force him to answer her questions under oath. Meanwhile, Jordan helps Peter prepare for a debate and Alicia’s relationship with her co-workers evolves.

    Director: Rosemary Rodriguez

    Writer: Leonard Dick

  • Runnin' with the Devil
    7.8/10626 votes

    #16 - Runnin' with the Devil

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/2013

    The Justice Department refuses to say who will testify against Eli; Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court in an attempt to get answers; Jordan helps Peter with debate prep; Alicia's relationships evolve.

    Director: Christopher Misiano

    Writer: Meredith Averill

  • Invitation to an Inquest
    7.5/10617 votes

    #17 - Invitation to an Inquest

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2013

    Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Also, Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.

    Director: Kevin Hooks

    Writer: Julia Wolfe

  • Death of a Client
    8.5/10786 votes

    #18 - Death of a Client

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2013

    When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.

    Director: Robert King

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • The Wheels of Justice
    8.0/10631 votes

    #19 - The Wheels of Justice

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2013

    Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Jacqueline Hoyt

  • Rape: A Modern Perspective
    7.9/10627 votes

    #20 - Rape: A Modern Perspective

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/14/2013

    A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet; Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat; Robyn draws Kalinda's suspicion.

    Director: Brooke Kennedy

    Writer: Nichelle D. Tramble

  • A More Perfect Union
    7.6/10594 votes

    #21 - A More Perfect Union

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 4/21/2013

    As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Craig Turk

  • What's in the Box?
    8.6/10767 votes

    #22 - What's in the Box?

    Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 4/28/2013

    When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.

    Director: Robert King

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King